Since yesterday this has been popping up every couple of minutes:
avast! Web Shield has blocked a harmful webpage or file.
Object: http://getusaaall.info/?e=pcho…
Infection: URL:Mal
Process: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
I have run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but it wasn’t able to get rid of it.
I have also run FRST & aswMBR and I have attached the logs.
Please help me get rid of it permanently! Many thanks in advance!
WARNING:Java is the #1 exploited program at this time. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that computer users disable Java
See this article
I would recommend that you completely uninstall Java unless you need it to run an important software.
In that instance I would recommend that you disableJava in your browsers until you need it for that software and then enable it. (See How to diasble Java in your web browser and How to unplug Java from the browser)
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:
CryptoPrevent install this programme to lock down and prevent crypto ransome ware
Alrighty downloaded both programs and let them do their thing.
I’ve been reading about the dangers of having java enabled which really bummed me out at first since I seem to be use it quite often but cause of this silly malware scare, I took your advice and just disabled it till I need to use it again.
Will continue to scan regularly with both malwarebytes & avast. When I scanned a few days ago it detected hidden malware and programs that were infected! (sigh) guess I had gotten lazy and forgotten to double check my files & programs.
Not anymore! Will be extra cautious this time round